Abu Bakr (R)
Relation to Muhammad (SAW)?
Father in Law (Aisha (R) Father)
How did he accept Islam?
He set out to kill Prophet Muhammad (SAW), but on the way, someone told him to check his own house first. There, he found his sister reciting the Quran. Furious, he demanded to know what she was reading. When she told him it was Surah Taha, he almost attacked her, but as he read the verses, his heart changed. Deeply moved, he immediately accepted Islam.
Relation to Muhammad (SAW)?
Muhammad (SAW) was Uthman ibn Affan's father-in-law, as Uthman married two of the Prophet's daughters, Ruqayyah and then Umm Kulthum.
Relation to Prophet Muhammad?
Cousin (Abu talib (R)'s son) and Son in law (Married Fatima (R))
Major Things he did as Khalifa?
Abu Bakr unified Arabia through the Ridda Wars, compiled the Quran, strengthened the Islamic state, expanded Islam through military campaigns, preserved unity, upheld justice, and modeled leadership after Prophet Muhammad.
What Surah was his Sister Reading?
Surah Taha
Special Name for Uthman (R)?
Dhu al Nurayn (possesor of 2 lights)
What were the 2 battles Ali (R) had during his rule
the Battle of Siffin and the Battle of the Camel
How many years did he rule?
2
What did Umar do when the prophet died?
He denied all claims till Abu Bakr (R) recited a verse from the Quran
Achievements as 3rd Khalifa
As the third caliph, Uthman ibn Affan expanded the Islamic empire, standardized the Qur'an into a single compiled text, and fostered administrative reforms that strengthened the caliphate's governance and infrastructure.
What are the 2 qualifying names of Ali (R)
Asadullah ( Lion of Allah)
Babul Ilm (Door of knowledge
What is an Amir- Ul Hajj
He led the Muslims on the first Hajj, abolishing pagan practices and ensuring the pilgrimage was conducted according to Islamic principles.
What is important about his rule?
Umar ibn al-Khattab, as the second caliph of Islam, played a pivotal role in expanding the Islamic empire, implementing key administrative reforms, and promoting justice and social welfare, solidifying the foundations of the early Muslim state.
Complaints of People
Too Kind
Favoritism
What City did he die In
Kufa